The straight-line distance from Tehran, Iran to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,301 km (809 miles).Riyadh is SSW of Tehran.
Distance (km)
1,301
straight line
Distance (miles)
809
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
202° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 6 min | 1,301 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 21 hr 6 min | ~1,691 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Tehran, Iran |
| To | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,301 km (809 miles) |
| Bearing | 202° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Tehran) | 35.6892°, 51.3890° |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Tehran to Riyadh is 1,301 km (809 miles). Riyadh is SSW of Tehran.
A direct flight from Tehran to Riyadh takes approximately 2 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Tehran to Riyadh takes approximately 21 hr 6 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Riyadh is SSW (202 degrees) from Tehran.
The distance from Riyadh to Tehran is the same: 1,301 km (809 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.